WASHINGTON — The U.S. budget deficit is projected to climb again in fiscal 2026, with the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office warning that President Donald Trump’s mix of tax cuts, immigration restrictions and tariff policy leaves the nation running historically large deficits despite a job market expected to stay relatively strong. The CBO forecast puts the…
You probably throw away more value than you realize. From a scratched cabinet door to a mis-machined bracket on the shop floor, the reflex to scrap “damaged” parts can quietly drain your budget, slow your operations, and add to a growing waste problem. The real mistake is not the damage itself, but how quickly you…
WASHINGTON — Colorectal cancer is no longer viewed as a disease that mainly threatens older adults. It is increasingly affecting Americans in their 30s and 40s, and it has become the leading cancer killer of Americans under 50, according to an Associated Press report that says the trend is reshaping how doctors and patients think…
MINNEAPOLIS — A federal judge ordered U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to immediately ensure detainees in Minnesota have meaningful access to legal counsel after finding the agency effectively blocked thousands of people from speaking privately with attorneys during a recent enforcement surge, according to Reuters. U.S. District Judge Nancy Brasel’s order grew out of a…
Your first real conversation with a property insurer often happens on your worst day as a homeowner, when water is pouring through a ceiling or shingles are scattered across the yard. That is usually when you hear the phrase that can upend your expectations in a single sentence: “This looks like pre-existing damage.” The label…
HGTV is not easing into 2026. After canceling multiple fan favorites in 2025 and facing vocal backlash, the network is loading the new year with a mix of ambitious originals and comfort-viewing staples aimed at giving you something to watch in every mood. Expect more house hunts, more renovation drama, and a surprising number of…
WASHINGTON — State prisons across the United States have become markedly more violent and nearly 50% deadlier over the past five years, even as many states reduced inmate populations, according to a government-funded review that points to chronic staffing shortages, high turnover and heavy overtime as major drivers of the decline in safety. The analysis,…
HGTV hasn’t made much noise about it, but February is turning into a busy month of fresh home and real estate television. While some fan favorites have been canceled or are still in limbo, the network has quietly lined up returning staples, new seasons and themed specials that keep its schedule from feeling like a…